Is your Twitter feed full of updates you really don’t care about? As a budding entrepreneur, it’s important to stay in the loop on what actually matters. That’s why we asked 12entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) who they follow for quality information, sound advice and a few laughs.

1. Derek Sivers (@sivers)

Derek Sivers is one of my absolute favorite business minds. He grew CD Baby with a very unique mindset and it shows in the rest of his work. His tweets and blog posts are insightful, interesting and fresh. - Patrick Conley, Automation Heroes

2. Hiten Shah (@hnshah)

Hiten is a really knowledgeable entrepreneur, posts great content and will engage in a thoughtful conversation. Every tech entrepreneur shouldfollow him! - Jeff Epstein, Ambassador

3. Shane Parrish (@FarnamStreet)

Shane does an unfathomable amount of practical reading, from dense philosophical texts to the newest business books, and thoughtfully distills the challenges, questions and lessons we should take away from these to better ourselves and our businesses. - Emily Holdman, PeopleKit

4. Boyd Tinsley (@bt_dmb)

Any entrepreneur should take a look at Boyd Tinsley’s Twitter account to learn how they can use Twitter to develop a personal brand by interacting with an online community. - Brett Farmiloe, Markitors

5. Andy Puddicombe (@andy_headspace)

From taking a moment to focus on your breathing to encouraging self-improvement and meditation, I love following Andy onTwitter. I was made aware of him just a few months ago via his genius app, Headspace, and have been hooked on his app (and Twitter feed!) ever since. If you need a flash of calm in the entrepreneurial storm, Andy is your voice of reason. -Kim Kaupe, ZinePak

6. President Obama (@BarackObama)

Entrepreneursshould make sure to follow President Obama on Twitter. Whether you like or dislike his policies, he represents the country and it’s helpful to stay abreast of his views and opinions. What happens in government affects people and businesses greatly, so it’s a great idea to follow the President directly to be the first to know official news. - Doreen Bloch, Poshly Inc.

Allentrepreneursshould have some comic relief throughout the day. And trust me, this guy is as funny as it gets on Twitter. - Logan Lenz, Endagon

9. Andrew Chen (@andrewchen)

Andrew Chen is someone who repeatedly adds value with his blog posts. I follow him on Twitter and receive his email updates. He not only zeros in on what matters most for businesses in the mobile and web arena, but also provides practical insights and case studies you can apply to your own startup. - Mary Ray, MyHealthTeams

10. Marissa Mayer (@marissamayer)

Certainly Marissa Mayer, current CEO of Yahoo!, is one influential woman everyone shouldfollow. With a net worth of $300 million, the former Google executive has the immense responsibility of bringing Yahoo! back into the market. Still under 40, she recently made in-company investigations and acquired Snapchat’s twin, Blink. Great entrepreneur to learn from on social media! - Joe Apfelbaum, Ajax Union

11. The Kauffman Foundation (@KauffmanFDN)

Without a doubt @KauffmanFDN is a must-follow on Twitter. The Kauffman Foundation is the largest private foundation in the United States with an asset base of approximately $2 billion. They focus on entrepreneurship and education. The amount of resources, studies, influencers and information they publish and share on entrepreneurship and young companies is incredible. - Jason Grill, JGrill Media | Sock 101

12. Chris Ducker (@chrisducker)

Chris has a refreshing perspective on business. Instead of focusing on putting in more hours, Ducker helps entrepreneurs leverage their time and talent to get more done in less time. His best-selling book “Virtual Freedom” is a must-read, and his tweets demonstrate his genuine caring for his audience and his dedication to sharing great resources. - Matt Hunckler, Verge

Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched StartupCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.